Senior Tax Accountant

Mount Kemble Search Group; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in Denville, NJ, is looking for a Senior Accountant with over 10 years of public accounting experience. This role involves managing client relationships, preparing tax returns, and providing advisory services to help clients meet their financial goals. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and preferably have a CPA certification. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 10 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Business tax preparation and experience with monthly accounting.
• Travel locally to client offices for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and communicate directly with clients.
• Preparation of multi-state tax returns.
• Provide tax planning strategies to clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

QuickBooks Online

CCH suite

Job description

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Mount Kemble Search Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Executive Recruiter at Mount Kemble Search Group

A dynamic CPA firm in Denville, NJ, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team.

The Senior Accountant is a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of public accounting experience who thrives in a client-facing environment. You’ll take the lead on accounting, tax preparation, and client advisory and directly coordinate with the partners and business owners to help them navigate challenges and achieve their vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop client relationships; communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Preparation of multi-state business and individual tax returns.
• Provide proactive tax planning strategies to optimize client tax positions.
• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist clients with monthly and year end closing.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate adjustments for cash and accrual differences.
• Conduct trend analysis for clients.
• Assist the accounting partner as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 10 years of public accounting experience at a CPA firm.
• Business tax preparation required.
• Experience with monthly accounting and closes.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with the CCH suite preferred.
• Travel locally to client offices for in-person meetings.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

• Ability to collaborate directly with clients in monthly meetings and tax planning discussions.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Passion for and commitment to client service
• Clear, precise communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work independently.

Base salary $120-140k + Benefits package, 401k and generous PTO

MKSG is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Customer Service

• Industries

  Accounting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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